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Turkey Chow Mein with Almonds

3.6

(15)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 onion, sliced
4 cups sliced Napa cabbage
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups diced cooked turkey
cooked rice as an accompaniment
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted lightly

Preparation

  1. In a large heavy skillet heat the vegetable oil until it is hot but not smoking and in it, stir-fry the onion, the cabbage, and the celery for 3 minutes, or until the cabbage is wilted. Add the sugar, the broth, the water, the soy sauce, and the sesame oil and simmer the mixture, covered, for 3 minutes. Stir the cornstarch mixture, stir it into the vegetable mixture, and bring the liquid to a boil. Stir in the turkey and simmer the chow mein until it is heated through. Serve the chow mein over the rice and sprinkle with the almonds.

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